Grant Manager

University of California - San Francisco Campus and Health • San Francisco, CA, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 4w ago

Grant Manager

GHS - Central Admin

Full Time

81344BR

Job Summary

Please Note: In order to be considered for this role, please submit a cover letter along with a resume. This is a hybrid position with the expectation to report on-site at least one day per week with the flexibility to come in more often as needed.

The Grant Manager position involves providing analytical, financial and training activities in support of contract and grant proposal development, grant-writing, funding, administration, and budget development. Activities may include pre-award proposal initiatives, management of funds post-award, and closeout activities for federal, state, local and private sponsors. Involves activities associated with analyzing research funding trends and sources, forecasting, planning, and managing of research portfolios by performing some or all of the following: coordinating, identifying, developing and/or presenting proposals, contracts and other agreements; reviewing proposals to ensure institutional compliance and program success; negotiating, administering and monitoring contract and grant awards, including compliance with regulations, terms and conditions; financial management and reporting; and sub-award/subcontract issuance and administration.

This position will join a team of 18 and will independently manage 4-8 complex multi-faceted domestic and international grants at a time, which will be a mixture of private and federally sponsored awards. This position will also have a finance component and support the Finance Team with duties as assigned as well as the other Grant Managers as needed with sub-award management, vendor invoices, and other duties as requested and assigned.

Strong candidates will be team players with good communication skills and attention to detail, experience working with international projects funded through federal and non-federal grants and contracts - preferably in an academic setting, with excellent time management, problem solving skills, and willingness and ability to be flexible and adjust to new projects and priorities as they arise. This is a full time, career position, reporting to a Research Administrator IV on the IGHS Grant Management Team.

Department Description

UCSF Institute for Global Health Sciences (IGHS) is dedicated to improving health and reducing the burden of disease in the world's most vulnerable populations. IGHS is an interdisciplinary educational, service and research organization that harnesses UCSF's scientific strengths to train global health leaders of tomorrow and develop solutions to today's most pressing health challenges. Our faculty, staff and students are on the cutting edge of research, treatment, public health practice and policy development for HIV/AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis, neglected tropical diseases, immunizations, women's reproductive and children's health, and other conditions that have a devastating impact on vulnerable populations both globally and locally. We work in more than 50 countries and partner with academic centers, international organizations, ministries of health, private industries and others to effectively deliver UCSF's promise of advancing health worldwide. Learn more

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training
3+ years directly relevant experience
Thorough understanding of research administration guidelines of Federal and non-Federal sponsors supporting research and educational activities, preferably in a university environment
Thorough knowledge of applicable compliance requirements related to use of human or animal subjects in research, financial conflict of interest, biosafety, etc.
Demonstrated competence in the use of excel and database software in financial analysis, customized reporting, fiscal management and financial reports as well as data analysis and visualization
Ability to maintain independent judgment; strong organization and attention to detail; management of a significant volume of transactions
Maintains current knowledge of compliance regulations in all areas of research administration
Ability to present information in a clear and concise manner both in writing and verbally
Experience with federal and private sponsors regulations and compliance, for example US Government, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and Global Fund
Knowledge of UCSF accounting systems; MyExpense (Concur), UCPath, MyReports and PeopleSoft
Demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted accounting, fiscal and reporting principles. Ability to interpret and apply policies and/or procedures, such as federal, state and university policies and procedures. Must also demonstrate an understanding of OMB Circular A-2 and Cost Accounting Standards
Previous experience working in academic or nonprofit environments; experience working with international public health projects
Ability to function as a member of a team and adapt to changing priorities. Proven interpersonal skills with peers throughout the organization; customer service orientation; critical thinking; attention to detail; ability to multi-task in a high-volume environment, organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in Business Administration, Development, Financial Management or Accounting
Demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted accounting, fiscal and reporting principles. Ability to interpret and apply policies and/or procedures, such as federal, state and university policies and procedures. Must also demonstrate an understanding of OMB Circular A-2 and Cost Accounting Standards
Team player with excellent time management, problem solving skills, and willingness and ability to be flexible and adjust to new projects and priorities as they arise
Google data analytics certificate
Finance-related certification

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values. In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu. Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.